scholarly journals Upper limb rehabilitation robotics after stroke: A perspective from the University of Padua, Italy

2009 ◽  
Vol 41 (12) ◽  
pp. 981-985 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Masiero ◽  
E Carraro ◽  
C Ferraro ◽  
P Gallina ◽  
A Rossi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Rehabilitation Robotics ◽  
Upper Limb Rehabilitation ◽  
University Of Padua ◽  
The University ◽  
Limb Rehabilitation

scholarly journals Robotics in physical medicine and neurorehabilitation

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 50-53
Author(s):  
Vesna Pausic ◽  
Grigorije Jovanovic ◽  
Svetlana Simic
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Rehabilitation Robotics ◽  
Robotic Systems ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Physical Medicine ◽  
Upper Limb Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Robots ◽  
Robotic Devices ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
Limb Rehabilitation

Introduction. Robots have been used for rehabilitation purposes since the 1960s. The aim of this paper is to present the application of robotics in physical medicine and rehabilitation with special reference to robotic devices used in rehabilitation. Material and Methods. The paper uses literature related to the application of robotics in medicine and rehabilitation. The literature review was conducted using the following databases: Serbian Library Consortium for Coordinated Acquisition, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System, Google Scholar, Science Citation Index, and portal of Croatian scientific journals ?Hrcak?. Development of robotics in rehabilitation. Nowadays, there are a great number of different robotic systems for rehabilitation. Robotics in rehabilitation is of utter importance because it works on the principle of neuroplasticity. Robots for lower limb rehabilitation. These robotic systems are most often in the form of exoskeletons. Robots for upper limb rehabilitation. Upper limb rehabilitation robots are therapeutic devices that help or provide support for arm or hand movements. Robot for upper body rehabilitation. Robot ?Tymo?. Conclusion. By using robots in physical medicine and neurorehabilitation, a faster and more complete functional recovery of the patient can be achieved.

Dual robot system for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke: The design process

2007 ◽  
Vol 221 (7) ◽  
pp. 845-857 ◽  
Author(s):  
A E Jackson ◽  
R J Holt ◽  
P R Culmer ◽  
S G Makower ◽  
M C Levesley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Arm Movement ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Robot System ◽  
Upper Limb Rehabilitation ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The University ◽  
Limb Rehabilitation

Stroke is the most common cause of severe disability in the UK. Arm impairment is common and recovery is partly dependent on the intensity and frequency of rehabilitation intervention. However, physical therapy resources are often limited, so methods of supplementing traditional physiotherapy are essential. Robot assisted physiotherapy is one way to increase the duration patients spend participating in rehabilitation activities. A single robot system has been developed at the University of Leeds that actively assists patients undertaking therapeutic movements in a three-dimensional workspace. However, using only a single point of contact at the wrist to assist with therapeutic reaching movements does not allow control or support of the more proximal joints of the upper limb. This could lead to discomfort during assisted exercise. In addition, the design suffers from a restrictive workspace, limiting the range of therapeutic exercise that can be undertaken. To address these limitations, the intelligent Pneumatic Arm Movement system has been developed. A major aspect of the development process has been the continual involvement of physiotherapists and stroke patients; the end users of the system. Through inclusion of these stakeholders, a system has been developed that satisfies their requirements for workspace, comfort, safety, and ease of use.

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